Viewfinder: Christmas Spirit on Venice Beach in California

Jake Glaser, dressed as Santa Claus, skateboards at Venice Beach on December 13th, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Residents are preparing for Christmas in the wake of a series of destructive wildfires across Southern California.

(Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Viewfinder is Pacific Standard's daily photo feature, showcasing one image from the news.